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About

Ivy League Affairs is a full-service event planning, wedding coordination and design company in Raleigh, North Carolina. Michole Council, owner and lead planner, is a member and co-director for the Raleigh Durham chapter of the Association of Bridal Consultants. The team’s mission is to flawlessly dedicate personal attention, introduce innovative ideas and build trustworthy relationships while fulfilling the vision of all couples they work with. Ivy League Affairs specializes in bringing grandeur and elegance to each affair by assembling a team of professionals and networking with area vendors to create lasting memories through detailed planning and communication.

Services Offered

Ivy League Affairs offers three packages to suit a variety of needs and budgets, but can also provide hourly consultations and custom packages. Services include:

  • Day-of coordination
  • Partial planning
  • Full-service coordination
  • In-person meetings with consultant
  • Budget analysis
  • Vendor referrals and selection
  • Vendor contract review
  • Rehearsal coordination
  • Event design
  • Timelines and to-do lists
  • Prioritizing
  • “Day of” itinerary creation and distribution
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Frequently asked questions

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Destination
Double Weddings
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Reviews of Ivy League Affairs

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Omni Sent on 07/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Mrs. Moore

I got married on July 10, 2021, and I loved working with Mrs. Michole. I trusted her creativity, and she came through. My wedding was done in excellence. I love the structure and order of the ceremony and reception. I enjoyed myself, and I was more than happy. Mrs. Michole goes above and beyond to make sure your special day goes according to plan. She is worth the price you will pay.
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Jacqueline Sent on 08/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding!

I cannot articulate how grateful I am that we chose to work with Michole and her Ivy League Affairs team for our wedding day! I personally experienced anxiety in all the key details in the planning and decision making that needed to be made to perfect our special day. Michole was patient, resourceful, easily accessible, and knowledgeable. She helped us to bring our vision to a reality that reflected who we are as a couple. She eased so much anxiety for me and truly made us comfortable in every aspect of the planning to the day we became one. Our day ran so smoothly! Her team provided quality and exceptional service! As a bride, there is nothing greater than to know you are being taking care of and are able to focus on enjoying that special day with the one you waited your entire life for. Our day was perfect for us! We couldn't have achieved this level of perfection without the love, care, and support of Ivy League Affairs!
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April Sent on 11/14/2018
5 out of 5 rating

You're looking for Quality, Experience and Efficiency?

One thing I kept saying is, "I wish we would have found Michole sooner!" After looking around and working with others, I've never met anyone more professional and efficient in this business than the staff at Ivy League Affairs. Michole had answers for everything, every "t" crossed and "i" dotted. Every hard decision was made easy thanks to her. Not to mention, her experience and extensive list of professional connections with vendors in the area really impressed us!

The team was so impressive, we received positive feedback from the bridal party, our guests and even the venue staff where we chose to have our wedding. I would use Ivy League Affairs again and again, as well as recommend their services to anyone in the area!

We can't hank you enough,
Dacquan and April
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Olivia Sent on 04/09/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Met and hired Ivy League at the recommendation of a friend, only days before my event. I received professional, quick response and was WOWED by the ballon decorations provided. Thank you!
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Amanda Sent on 10/23/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Michole and her team were absolutely FANTASTIC our wedding day!! My wedding day would not have been so enjoyable and memorable if it was not for Michole - I am so grateful for all her help! I was in medical school and had very limited time and Michole always kept us on our wedding timeline. She provided us with memorable wedding details like our shutterfly photobook guest sign in book in leu of a photobooth that was a little of out of our budget. Michole gave us the idea to include pictures of loved ones and to display pictures of our parents and grandparents on their wedding days. There were numerous little details I saw on pintrest that Michole made happen on our special day. She found us wonderful affordable vendors including our limo, linens, florist, videographer and photographer. She also created for us beautiful place cards and menu cards for our guest. She organized the rehearsal and EVERYTHING the wedding day from helping me use the restroom to our exit for the night. I owe her for making both our wedding rehearsal and wedding day go so smoothly! Thank you!!!!!
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User2644486 Sent on 06/12/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I would definitely recommend Ivy League Affairs to any couple. Michole did a great job of making our special day one to remember. She listen to our requests, gave suggestions of her own and set our mind at ease. You can't go wrong with Ivy League for your wedding planning needs
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Sherry Sent on 05/02/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Wow is all I can say!!! You took my vision and made it a beautiful reality. Thanks so much for your hard work and your dedication as well as your professionalism. You were well organized and everything ran so smoothly because of it. My husband and I really appreciate everything you did to make our day FABULOUS!!!!
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Tori Sent on 04/03/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Michole will put any questions or concerns to rest! She is a great planner and is very intune to the best trends and the brides vision. She makes the day run smoothly and everything will be flawless! She goes above and beyond on all the details from small to large!
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Destiny Sent on 09/14/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Michole is amazing! I literally was worry free on our wedding day. She went above and beyond to make our wedding day a success, our goal was to get my husband to cry and she achieved that goal just by me entering the venues doors. Thank you Michole for all you did. We love you!
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Alvita Sent on 12/01/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Ivy League Affairs and Meiki made the entire wedding planning process stress free and enjoyable! They had an extensive list of vendors and wedding resources as well as an established relationship with those vendors to ensure the level of service provided was of the highest quality.
Meiki was very professional and ensured the vision my husband and I had for our special day was carried out. She went the extra mile to spend time with myself and my husband to truly get to know us as a couple. She also met with the wedding party on several different occasions prior to the event, allowing them to become comfortable with her as our Coordinator/Planner and identifying herself as the primary contact for all their wedding needs. That personal touch allow for her to make decision the day of the wedding on our behalf to keep my husband and I completely oblivious of any chaos, stress and confusion that comes along with planning a major event. Meiki was the best and I will definitely use Ivy League Affairs for future events!
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Designs by ElleD Designs by ElleD Wedding Invitations

Working with Ivy League affairs on wedding programs for one of their couples was one of the easiest jobs I've done. It is a breath of fresh air to work with a company that is so extremely organized and communicates effectively. I welcome the opportunity to work with Ivy League affairs in the future.

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We worked with Ivy League Affairs planning a wedding for Wish Upon A Wedding. Not only was the wedding fantastic the all of the professionals that she worked with loved her and the couple and their family were floored by what she accomplished and the ease in which she accomplished it. I would have Michole plan my own wedding...well vow renewal!

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